Electrician

Job Summary

• Performs the installation and repair of various electrical and electronic equipment including AC/DC motors motor controls, transformers, switchboards, and facility lighting and lamps.

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.


• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.


• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.


• Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.


• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.


• Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.

• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.


• Assist operations personnel as directed.


• Assist in other projects as assigned by management.


• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate concerns. 

• High school diploma.


• Five years of commercial/industrial electrical maintenance experience or two year degree in electrical field.

• Journeyman Electrician license preferred.


• Valid Tennessee driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by Power’s insurance carrier.


• Electrical experience and familiarity with general facility maintenance.


• Basic computer skills and the ability to operate facility lighting control system with personal computer.


• Ability to read and write and understand complex directions.

• Able to be on call as assigned.


• Ability to work as a team player.


• Diagnostic skills.

• Must be able to read blueprints.


• Individual must be flexible and willing to assist operations personnel as directed.


• Individual must be a self-directed worker and set an example to performing quality and professional work.


• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by Powers Management’s insurance carrier.


• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including criminal history check, driving history and character references.